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outline

The correct spelling is outline.

How to pronounce outline

/ˈaʊtlaɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈaʊtlaɪn/

Say it like: Owt-lin-e

The correct spelling is outline. A line marking the boundary of an object figure. For example: "the outline of a speech"

Usage Examples

the outline of a speech

Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
  2. 2.The outer shape of an object or figure.
  3. 3.A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
  4. 4.A general description of some subject.
  5. 5.A statement summarizing the important points of a text.

verb

  1. 1.To draw an outline of.
  2. 2.To summarize.

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